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The information on this page is for reference only. This variety is no longer available from Proven Winners®.

Cityline® Rio Bigleaf hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla

Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
3' 3' 91cm 91cm
Height: 2' - 3'
Spread: 2' - 3'
Height: 61cm - 91cm
Spread: 61cm - 91cm
  • 24 - 36 Inches
    36 - 48 Inches
    24 - 36 Inches
    61cm - 91cm
    91cm - 1.2m
    61cm - 91cm

    Features

    This variety is no longer available from Proven Winners®. Alternatives include: Wee Bit Giddy® and Wee Bit Grumpy®

    Small to medium sized early blooming hydrangea with large, long lasting flowers. Mildew resistant. Compact.

    Salt Tolerant
    Small or Miniature

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Shrub
    Shrub Type: 
    Deciduous
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cm
    Spacing: 
    36 - 48 Inches 91cm - 1.2m
    Spread: 
    24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Blue
    Flower Colors: 
    Pink
    Flower Colors: 
    Purple
    Flower Shade: 
    depends on soil
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Mounded
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun
    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Blooms On: 
    Old Wood
    Bloom Time: 
    Early Summer
    Bloom Time: 
    Mid Summer
    Bloom Time: 
    Late Summer
    Hardiness Zones: 
    5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Cut Flower
    Uses: 
    Dried Flower
    Uses: 
    Landscape
    Uses Notes: 

    A dramatic centerpiece for mixed container designs. Also great for mixed borders and perennial gardens.

    Maintenance Notes: 

    Add aluminum sulfate to the soil to encourage blue flower color.

    Early blooming, compact plant.

    A small to medium, early blooming selection with large flowers that range from strong blue to purple depending on the soil; add aluminum sulfate to the soil to encourage blue flower color. The blooms are large and long lasting. This plant has excellent mildew resistance, and makes a great container plant. Like the other Cityline hydrangeas, Rio is compact so it does not need pruning. It's perfect for foundation plantings and milder-climate container gardens.

    Cityline® Rio Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ragra' N/A
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